The Illinois DMV rolling out new technology

The Illinois DMV rolling out new technology

The Illinois secretary of state’s office is now accepting contactless payments like Apple or Google pay at all of its driver facilities. This is the start of adding new technology at the DMV, digital drivers licenses and ID’s are expected to begin next year. Governor Pritzker signed a law last month giving residents that option…

Is Another Debate Essential for Trump’s Election Success?

Is Another Debate Essential for Trump’s Election Success?

On The Ray Stevens Show, Washington Examiner national political reporter Salena Zito shares her eyewitness account of the attempted assassination of former President Trump. She also discusses Harris’ struggle to connect with undecided voters and explains how debates don’t always determine election outcomes.

History made at the University of Illinois in Champaign: the school welcomes the largest number of students ever for the fall semester

History made at the University of Illinois in Champaign: the school welcomes the largest number of students ever for the fall semester

Freshman enrollment at the University of Illinois over 9000 for the fall semester with a total number of students on the Champaign campus at 59,238. There are over 37 thousand undergraduate students and over 20 thousand graduate students. The freshman class includes over 6000 students from Illinois and more than 1300 students from 43 states…

Step Into Hope: Join the AFSP Illinois Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention on Sept. 14th

Step Into Hope: Join the AFSP Illinois Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention on Sept. 14th

Executive Director of the AFSP Illinois Angela Cummings joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss how to support someone who is visibly struggling, spot subtle signs of depression, and get a sneak peek of what’s in store at the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention happening on September 14th.  https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=10038

‘Always carpe diem.’ – 9/11 Survivor Joe Dittmar on the Ray Stevens Show

‘Always carpe diem.’ – 9/11 Survivor Joe Dittmar on the Ray Stevens Show

Tune into The Ray Stevens Show for an impactful interview with 9/11 survivor Joe Dittmar as he vividly recalls the terrifying moments on the 105th floor of the South Tower when the North Tower was hit. He reflects on the lessons learned from that tragic day, and pays tribute to the heroes who were present.

The push is on to register teenage voters in Illinois

The push is on to register teenage voters in Illinois

A student registration drive taking place at Leo catholic High School in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood . Those who are the age of 18 can register to vote immediately if they have an Illinois drivers license or state ID. Students who are seventeen but will be eighteen before November 5th are eligible to vote in…

Trump vs Harris: Can Kamala Harris Match Trump’s Bold Vision for America?

Trump vs Harris: Can Kamala Harris Match Trump’s Bold Vision for America?

On The Ray Stevens Show, National Security Council Chief Spokesman and former Deputy Assistant to President Trump, John Ullyot, breaks down Trump’s strategy to sway undecided voters in tonight’s debate, whether the Dems will kick Vice President Kamala Harris off the ticket if she performs poorly, and how the media might handle her debate performance. 

Mayor Johnson takes another step to combat  the city’s huge budget gap

Mayor Johnson takes another step to combat the city’s huge budget gap

\ In an effort to address the almost one billion dollar budget shortfall in Chicago, Mayor Johnson has put a a citywide hiring freeze in effect immediately. Budget Director Annette Guzman says there will “stringent limitations” on non-essential travel and overtime expenditures outside of public safety operations. Crain’s reports its not clear how many job…

Should Women’s Sports Remain Exclusive to Biological Women?

Should Women’s Sports Remain Exclusive to Biological Women?

Ambassador for the Independent Women’s Forum Coach Kim Russell joined the Ray Stevens Show to discuss why transgender women should not be allowed to compete with biological women in sports, the challenges that biological female athletes face every day, and she shares valuable insights on how to get involved in protecting women athletes.

Will President Joe Biden Grant His Son Hunter Biden a Pardon Before Leaving Office?

Will President Joe Biden Grant His Son Hunter Biden a Pardon Before Leaving Office?

Tune in as Rich Lenkov, Partner at Downey and Lenkov, joins Ray Stevens and Nick Gale on the Big 89 to explore the chances of President Biden pardoning his son, whether more parents will be held liable for their children’s crimes, and the reasons behind the Miami-Dade Police Department’s internal investigation following the detainment of…

Join the Effort to Make a Difference in Your Student’s School Board!

Join the Effort to Make a Difference in Your Student’s School Board!

Chairman of the Chicago GOP Chuck Hernandez joins the Ray Stevens Show to discuss ways to participate in your child’s school board, strategies to address Illinois’ declining population, and he shares what to expect at the first annual Chicago Republican Party GALA on Monday, September 16! https://www.chicagogop.com/chicago_republican_gala

The 44th Taste of Chicago underway in Grant Park

The 44th Taste of Chicago underway in Grant Park

The Taste of Chicago is underway in Grant Park. The food festival runs through Sunday. The annual food fest was moved to September to make way for the NASCAR street race over the fourth of July. This year there will be over a dozen food trucks and over 40 food vendors including old favorites like…

Marengo Ranchers Capture Rogue Bull After Hours on the Run

Marengo Ranchers Capture Rogue Bull After Hours on the Run

Rancher Ken Baumer, who along with his wife Beth, captured the loose bull in Marengo, joins Ray and Nick on The Big 89 to share the details of the wild capture. Then, Ray takes a trip down memory lane with his own animal stories from back in the day. 

Dates announced for 2024 FOBAB

Dates announced for 2024 FOBAB

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild has announced the return of the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer. FOBAB is the nation’s largest gathering of top barrel-aged breweries and craft beer enthusiasts. It’s coming back to the Credit Union 1 Arena, with two tasting sessions on November 22nd and 23rd. More than 350 wood-aged beer, cider,…

President Biden heads back to the battleground state of Wisconsin

President Biden heads back to the battleground state of Wisconsin

President Joe Biden is returning to southwest Wisconsin to make good on his promise to provide new investments in rural electrification and other infrastructure improvements. Biden will be in Westby on Thursday to announce $7.3 billion in investments for 16 cooperatives that will provide electricity for rural areas across 23 states. The intent is to…